Bickford Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Bickford last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Bickford last name
Meaning of the Bickford last name: bica's ford. Bickford is an English surname from Bickford in Staffordshire or places in Devon, from a personal name Bica and Old English ford, "river crossing". It is especially common in Devon and Cornwall. William Bickford of Tuckingmill developed the safety fuse for mining in 1831. The last name also spread to New England.
Arms associated with the Bickford name
Heraldry associated with the Bickford surname uses a few strong colours, and each coat of arms has its own blazon.
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Bickford name FAQ
What does the Bickford name mean?
Bica's ford. Common variants include Bickforde.
Where does the Bickford surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Bickford coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Bickford coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).